- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN
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The Intuit Dome will host an exciting showdown as the Los Angeles Clippers (40-38) take on the formidable Oklahoma City Thunder (62-16) this Wednesday evening.
In their latest game, the Thunder triumphed over the Utah Jazz with a decisive score of 146-111. Oklahoma City showcased an impressive 58.7% shooting effort (54 of 92) and hit 24 out of 45 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 14 of 16 shots for a stellar 87.5% efficiency. On the boards, they recorded 46 rebounds, including 8 on the offensive end, and tallied an impressive 40 assists while forcing 16 turnovers from their opponents, leading to 8 steals. Defensively, the Thunder allowed Utah to score with a 43.0% shooting rate from the field (43 of 100). The Jazz also collected 29 assists and had 11 steals, contributing to a total of 43 rebounds (14 offensive, 29 defensive) alongside 8 blocks. Utah managed just 73.3% from the free-throw line, converting 11 of 15 attempts and sank 14 of their 39 three-point shots. Both teams committed 13 fouls during the match.
Chet Holmgren emerged as a key player in the last contest, scoring 21 points on 8 of 11 shooting. He played 22 minutes, grabbed 7 rebounds, and recorded 1 assist, showcasing a shooting efficiency of 72.7%.
The Thunder enter this game with a remarkable record of 62-16 this season. They average 12.6 turnovers and commit 19.1 personal fouls per game. Collectively, Oklahoma City secures 44.2 rebounds per contest and has registered 1,997 assists this season, ranking 19th in the NBA for assists. The Thunder hit 36.3% from beyond the arc (1,069 of 2,946) and maintain an 82.0% rate at the free-throw line. They average 119.2 points per game (5th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 48.4% from the field.
On defense, the Thunder create 16.8 turnovers per game while accumulating 20.8 personal fouls. They allow 36.5% shooting from three-point range and rank 2nd in the league for points per game allowed (107.5). Oklahoma City concedes a shooting percentage of 43.4% (2,995 of 6,894) and allows 45.2 rebounds per game. They rank 5th in the NBA in assists allowed, with 1,937 conceded this season.
In their last game, the Clippers secured a 138-109 victory over the Sacramento Kings. They collected 27 defensive boards and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 37. Los Angeles committed 15 turnovers while recording 15 steals. The Kings committed 19 fouls, awarding the Clippers 21 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 20 for an impressive 95.2% efficiency. From beyond the arc, Los Angeles made 20 of their 41 attempts (48.8%). The Clippers shot 49 of 92 from the field, totaling a shooting percentage of 53.3%, while allowing the Kings to hit 52.9% from the field (45 of 85 attempts). Sacramento made 28.1% of their three-pointers (9 of 32) and shot just 10 of 20 from the free-throw line (50.0%). On rebounding, the Clippers permitted Sacramento to secure 42 total rebounds (12 offensive).
Kawhi Leonard made a significant contribution, scoring 26 points in 30 minutes, along with 3 assists and 6 rebounds, hitting 50.0% of his shots (9 of 18).
The Clippers’ season record stands at 40-38. The team averages 18.7 personal fouls per game and boasts an 82.4% success rate from the free-throw line. They assist on 23.8 baskets per game (30th in the league) and average 14.4 turnovers per game. Overall, Los Angeles has accumulated 8,891 points this season (114.0 points per game) and records an average of 40.5 rebounds.
Defensively, the Clippers permit a 36.8% success rate on three-point attempts (1,047 of 2,843) and have a free-throw percentage allowed of 79.1%. They allow 26.3 assists and 42.1 rebounds each game, ranking 12th and 7th in the league, respectively. The Clippers rank 10th in the NBA for points allowed per game, giving up 112.6. They force 14.4 turnovers each game, allowing opponents to shoot 47.0% from the field (14th in the league).
Who will secure victory in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Los Angeles
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